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Wierd Autocorrect...

Spoonerism has Sooneripism as an Autocorrect option. Have you see any autocorrects of note?

Stripping Sticky Paper From Metal Drawers

Got a nice old small paper filing cabinet (metal). Years of sticky labels on the front, don't know what was used, but they refuse to budge! Any ideas for getting rid of the labels? How about soaking...

boxtops

If I Had £7500.....

I don't think this would be my first priority.... http://www.sandrashashou.com/category/abstract/broken/ SANDRA SHASHOU 'Broken' Series There is a tantalising bounty of very affecting sensations that...

jennyjoan

Famous Today

Have you met anybody who has turned famous. I met Katie Melua when she was 10 and starred in a school play with my niece. She was tiny but oh so full of personality and brimming with enthusiasm. We...

inksplotter

Lovejoy Returning?

Ian McShane is returning to Lovejoy. Best theme tune, ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8_Lw9XFMIE...

ChillDoubt

Female Navy Commander Leaves Ship Over Alleged Affair

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28500346 I know we had a discussion some weeks back after the MOD announced a review over using females in a combat role. This story if proven is precisely the reason that...

mrs_overall

Why Did I Bother

Two weeks ago, Youngest Junior O & a friend travelled 30 miles to the nearest civilisation to do some clothes shopping. They are both 14 but YJO is 6'3" and looks older than he is so I allowed him to...

sandyRoe

Only In Northern Ireland: Skinny Dipping Could See You Placed On Sex Offenders Register...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28477138 Would such behaviour be treated so harshly in the rest of the UK?...

Caran

Update On Last Nights "whoops"

Took OH to station in Gloucester and off he went to Congleton, having to change trains three times. Off he went. I had a phone call from him about 2.30. He had broken down only driven 5 miles. Water...

ChillDoubt

Bloody Cyclists!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cycling/28446017 My post is of course very t-i-c, however these chaps are a tad lucky! 10/10 for effort, 0/10 for local highway knowledge....

RATTER15

Puppy And Bird Playing Together.

Not something you see every day!! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201850306522544&set=vb.1329352699&type=2&;theater...

mumscuppa

Customising A Headboard

Hi, I have got a bedroom with a London theme , I have now reached the headboard and have run out of ideas . Anyone got any bright ideas on how to 'Londonise ' it! Don't mind spending a bit of money....

humbersloop

How Well Do You Know Your Area?

try this http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/ng-interactive/2014/jul/21/seven-questions-that-will-tell-you-how-well-you-know-your-local-area...

gordiescotland1

What Do People Think Of Tescos

Tescos have had another fall in profit this does not really surprise me as I find the staff rude and unhelpful generally with a bad attitude and are not interested at all in what their customers want...

sandyRoe

Ramadan

Watching Dr Saleyha Ahsan on the BBC1 programme, 'Fast Tales', this morning I was struck by the resolve and devotion of the people observing Ramadan. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Isn't...

anotheoldgit

One Has Heard Of Toy-Boys, But This Is Both Ridiculous And Repulsive.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2699413/Boy-nine-marries-62-year-old-mother-children-triple-age-make-ancestors-happy.html And to those who would be only too quick to criticise me as racist for...

mrs_overall

Useless Rspca

Yesterday afternoon I came home from a shopping trip and was amused to see a wood pigeon sitting quietly next to one of Mr O's ornamental sheep. A couple of hours later I was heading out again and saw...

BertiWooster

Any Idea What This Sound Is

Whenever i do a three point turn and then drive off ( usually in the morning when i am leaving to go to work ) - a few seconds later there is a single 'ping' type sound coming from the rear of the car...

inksplotter

Risk It For A Biscuit...

Mrs McV is promoted. Will she survive in hot water or crumble? Will she have trouble with the wafer-right, will she learn not to hobnob with breakfast presenters, will she support all the Rich Tories...

goodlife

Prayers That Are Answered?

Since praying takes many forms, will just any prayer be effective? Some feel that as long as the person praying is sincere and “believes,” it does not matter greatly which form of prayer is used....

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